House Rules: Politics and Policy in Utah

Solving Problems, Not Saying No: Inside Utah DEQ’s New Approach

Utah House of Representatives

On this episode of House Rules, Rep. Paul Cutler joins DEQ Director Tim Davis to talk air quality, water conservation, and Utah’s approach to smart environmental policy.

They discuss how Utah has made historic progress on air quality, how the state is tracking dust from the Great Salt Lake, and how wildfire smoke is being monitored year-round. Davis outlines DEQ’s new strategic plan focused on innovation, problem solving, and community growth.

This is how Utah is using data and technology to protect air, land, and water as Utah’s grows.